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Since the beginning of the Corona crisis in Israel, the quarantine period for those exposed to Corona patients, or passengers arriving from Red countries has been 14 days. Now, Health Minister Yuli … [Read more...] about Quarantine Shortened to 12 Days – Sometimes

On October 12, the Health Ministry announced a process for obtaining quarantine exemptions based on serological (antibodies) tests. However, as of October 19, this process has been … [Read more...] about Updated Process for Quarantine Exemptions

As Chaim V’Chessed has detailed extensively, entry to Israel for foreigners has been prohibited since the start of the Corona crisis. Numerous exceptions have been made to this rule, including entry … [Read more...] about Travel Advisory: Foreigners Leaving Israel

Passengers entering Israel from abroad are required to quarantine for 14 days, if they are coming from a Red country. Those arriving from Green countries are exempt from quarantine. For the past … [Read more...] about Canada To Turn Red

UPDATE: Although the Ministry of Transportation had claimed that the foreign license conversion process can now be initiated by phone, this option is still in the working stages.  At the moment, it is … [Read more...] about Foreign Driver’s License Conversion – Now Possible By Phone

Due to the Corona crisis, many services in Israel have become available online or via email. Until recently, however, foreigners arriving in Israel, were required to appear in person to register for … [Read more...] about Meuchedet Registration Now Possible via Email

Foreign citizens have been banned from entering Israel since the beginning of the Corona crisis. Today, Ofer Lafler, spokesperson for the Israeli Aviation Authority notified Chaim V'Chessed CEO Rabbi … [Read more...] about Foreigners to be Banned Until at Least December 1

Just recently, the Health Ministry announced a method for receiving exemptions from quarantine based on serological (antibodies) testing. This move was hailed as a significant benefit for many who had … [Read more...] about Antibodies Exemptions Suspended

Jews You Should Know is a fascinating podcast program. The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, interviews interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. As Rabbi Koretsky says, … [Read more...] about Wide Ranging Podcast Interview with Chaim V’Chessed CEO

THIS PROCESS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED. SEE OCTOBER 20 UPDATE HERE All passengers arriving in Israel from Red countries are required to quarantine for 14 days. Until now, there has been a limited process … [Read more...] about Antibody Tests Now Accepted for Quarantine Exemptions

Since August, Israel has regarded England as a Green country. This has meant that travelers arriving from England have been exempt from quranatine upon arrival in Israel. Now, due to rising … [Read more...] about England to Turn Red

Israel's cabinet has voted to extend the current, stringent lockdown until Sunday, October 18 at 12 AM. This means that, as of now, the lockdown will end on Motzai Shabbos, at midnight. At the same … [Read more...] about Lockdown Extended until Sunday, Flight Ban Lifted